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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of wound does Farthingdale receive?
(a) A broken arm.
(b) A sprained ankle.
(c) A cut on his knee.
(d) A minor head wound.

2. What does Farthingdale announce at the war council?
(a) He wants to negotiate a withdrawal.
(b) He wants to surrender to the French.
(c) He wants to attack the north flank of the French.
(d) He plans to retreat from Andrados.

3. With what is most of the basement in the convent filled?
(a) Wine.
(b) Human bones.
(c) Water.
(d) Old furniture.

4. How does Farthingdale feel about Sharpe's inability to bring back Lady Farthingdale?
(a) Vituperative of Sharpe's efforts.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Hostile and angry.
(d) Sad but understanding.

5. What happens as the British forces are scrambling over the castle's outer walls?
(a) A series of mines erupt.
(b) The defenders shoot at the attackers.
(c) Sharpe blows up the gunpowder around the wall.
(d) Josefina and Dubreton's wife escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lady Farthingdale in reality?

2. What has Sharpe lost after the initial French advance?

3. What does Dubreton's wife say to her husband?

4. By what other name besides Josephina is Lady Farthingdale known?

5. Where does Sharpe go when he arrives at Andrados?

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